Portrait of a Freelancer
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsJoin me, Ariel Bissett, as I start my life as a freelancer! We'll explore tips & tricks, discuss lifestyle, have Q&A's, and lots more!
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Episodes
Accepting Change & Planning for 2019!
December 19, 2018 02:17 - 25 minutes - 49.6 MBThis is a topic I’ve thought a lot about this year, understanding which projects we should commit to, and at what levels of seriousness we should commit to them! As 2019 is around the corner, I’m reflecting upon the things I do and choosing which ones I want to keep doing!
Niche Content, Photography, and Crowdfunding: George Muncey
November 28, 2018 22:27 - 41 minutes - 79.3 MBGeorge is one of the coolest people I know and I was so excited to interview him! We talked about making content for a niche community, crowdfunding, and how he got into freelance photography! Check out George: https://instagram.com/gmunchiez https://twitter.com/gmunchiez https://www.youtube.com/negativefeedback http://www.georgemuncey.com Support the podcast on Patreon! Patreon.com/ArielBissett
Being a Writer: Jen Campbell
October 20, 2018 11:01 - 123 MBJen Campbell is one of my favourite people and I got the chance to sit down with her and all of the questions I wanted to know about being a writer! Things mentioned: Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops: https://www.bookdepository.com/Weird-Things-Customers-Say-in-Bookshops/9781780334837/?a_aid=ArielBissett The Bookshop Book: https://www.bookdepository.com/Bookshop-Book-Jen-Campbell/9781472116666?ref=pd_detail_1_sims_b_p2p_1/?a_aid=ArielBissett Frannerd Video: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Platen: Designing a Logo with Hollie!
August 20, 2018 18:01 - 43 minutes - 81.4 MBI needed a logo and with help from Hollie, I ended up with a brand! In this episode I talk with my graphic designer to discuss how we worked together to make the Platen logo and branding! Follow Hollie: https://www.instagram.com/blckwhtstudios/ https://www.instagram.com/hollie_arnett/ https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz Follow Platen: www.platenmagazine.com www.instagram.com/platenmagazine www.twitter.com/platenmagazine www.facebook.com/platenmagazine Support this podcast on Patreon! www.p...
Platen: I'm Launching A Magazine!
August 20, 2018 17:53 - 35 minutes - 66.4 MBIt has been a long-time dream of mine to run a literary magazine, so I've decided to make that dream a reality.. starting NOW! This is the beginning of a mini-series here on Portrait of a Freelancer Podcast, where I am going to be chronicling my adventures on starting this small business! The magazine is called "Platen" and together we are going to make it amazing! In this episode I discuss my vision for the magazine, the timeline for launching it, and what it's going to look like! Check it ...
School + Freelance??
August 20, 2018 17:44 - 33 minutes - 63 MBIs it possible to juggle school and freelance? Should we try? How can you find a balance? ALL THIS AND MORE! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/ArielBissett
Starting a Business with Charlotte Dann
August 20, 2018 17:41 - 56 minutes - 108 MBStarting a business is something a lot of us want to do, and today we are talking to Charlotte Dann: she quit her job, set up a Kickstarter, and is living the dream! Check out her Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/charlottedann/hexatope-design-your-own-unique-jewellery/?ref=ab Things mentioned: Website of tumblr themes: http://themes.pouretrebelle.com/ Strange screencast channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cevdscreencasts/videos Post about the early development of Hexatope...
Being a Sellout
August 20, 2018 17:36 - 38 minutes - 73 MBSponsorships are everywhere. Are they ruining content? What does a content creator think of when taking one on? This has been one of my favourite discussions so far! Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/ArielBissett
Dealing with Emails
August 20, 2018 17:32 - 35 minutes - 66.9 MBFreelancing means you're the communications person.. how do we deal with emails? How professional should we be? Can they get overwhelming? Support the podcast: patreon.com/ArielBissett Things mentioned: The email was "a kind of infinite to-do list, to which anyone on the planet could add anything at will" quote: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/22/why-time-management-is-ruining-our-lives Elise Gets Crafty podcast: http://www.elisejoy.com/podcast/
Is Social Media Necessary for Freelancers?
August 20, 2018 17:05 - 89.3 MBTwitter! Instagram! YouTube! Is it helpful? Let's talk about social media and freelancing! Is this the second time you're seeing this episode? I messed up the first file (it had 3 minutes of silence at the beginning of it!) and have had to reupload! This is the same episode, just with no silence <3 Support the podcast: patreon.com/ArielBissett
Do Freelancers Need To Live in a City?
August 20, 2018 17:00 - 32 minutes - 62.3 MBThere is a pervasive thought that to be successful in freelance you need to be in a bustling city... is that true? Is it necessary for the beginning? Is it for everyone? All this and more in this weeks episode! Support the podcast on Patreon! Patreon.com/arielbissett
Hobbies vs Jobs!
August 20, 2018 16:56 - 33 minutes - 63.6 MBCan your hobby be your job? Should you have hobbies that can't make money? All this and more in my conversation on how my relationships with hobbies have changed after going freelance! Support the podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/ArielBissett
Freelancer Profile: Designer Charli Marie
August 20, 2018 16:47 - 46 minutes - 88.7 MBIn our first ever Freelancer Profile we talk with Charli Marie, a part-time freelance designer! We chat about when it's time to pivot your content, art versus merch, graphic design school, working remotely, waking up at 5:30am, and running an online shop! Charli is one of the hardest working people I know and I'm so glad she could grace us with her beautiful New Zealand accent! Find Charli: Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliprangley YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/charlimarietv "Getting Pa...
Taking (Financial & Emotional) Risks
August 20, 2018 16:41 - 56 minutes - 106 MBIn my favourite episode so far, we're talking about how scary it is to have to invest in yourself - both emotionally AND financially. Support the Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ArielBissett Things I mentioned: Elise Gets Crafty Podcast: http://www.elisejoy.com/podcast/ Elise Gets Crafty episode I was referring to: http://www.elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes94?rq=dream
Comparing Yourself to Others
August 20, 2018 16:28 - 35 minutes - 67.4 MBWhen your success rides on standing out, it can be SO EASY to start comparing yourself to people around you that are doing what you do. In this episode I have a little pep talk (one I really needed to hear myself) about why comparing ourselves to others is super unhelpful, why we shouldn't think of our idols as intimidation, and how to love what you do! Things I mentioned in this episode: Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18290401-show-your-work Lucy Moon:...
Calling Yourself an Artist
August 20, 2018 16:15 - 40 minutes - 76.2 MBIn this episode Ariel discusses why it can be difficult to claim the title of "artist", why it's good for your freelancing career, and pep talks herself into feeling more confident! In the Q&A she talks about what it means to be an artist, what she says when people ask her what she does for a living, and more! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArielBissett
Getting Organized For Freelance
August 20, 2018 16:10 - 48 minutes - 91.9 MBIn this episode Ariel explores why being organized is a challenge for freelance, why it's vitally important, bullet journalling, to-do lists, and talks through her current organizational system! In the Q&A section we talk about what a typical freelance day looks like, how to stay motivated, and more! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ArielBissett
Welcome To Portrait of a Freelancer!
August 20, 2018 16:08 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this prologue episode we give a little introduction into what the podcast is all about; including why I want to go into freelance and what the name means! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ArielBissett